Pierre Culliford (Peyo)

Pierre Culliford (1928 - 92). Belgian comics writer and artist who worked under the pseudonym Peyo. Creator of the "Smurfs". Original hand drawn sketch of Papa Smurf signed, one page (with pictured smurfs on a blue background verso), 8 x 6,75 inch, drawn, inscribed and signed in black felt tip "Pour Frédéric, avec mes schtroumpfs les plus schtroumpfants! ... Peyo", attractively mounted (removable) for fine display with a photograph, shows Pierre `Peyo` Culliford next to a drawing of a Smurf (altogether 11,75 x 16,5 inch), with very mild signs of wear to the edges. With additional Markus Brandes COA